Clems
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Kinney (1893), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
The clergy.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
I. I.
In old English law. The clergy, v. Articuli cleri.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. [from Gr. kleros, a lot or patrimony.] In old English law. The clergy. Ad specialem requisitionem praelatorum et cleri regni; at the special request of the prelates and clergy of the realm. Reg. Orig. 289 b. Articuli cleri; articles of the clergy. See Articuli cleri.